Any idea why my Sym125 scooter sounds like a tank?

by Anonymous
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I put 2 stroke oil in my Sym 125 scooter and should have used 4 stroke. Have changed it now, but it still sounds like a tank. Do you think there is something seriously wrong? Any suggestions on what to do now?

Comments for Any idea why my Sym125 scooter sounds like a tank?

Happened to mine it was a broken muffler/exhaust can be fixed with jb weld. To see it remove seat/trunk and it makes it easier

Aug 31, 2011

What????by: Jim Zeiser

When you say it sounds like a tank do you mean it's making exhaust noises? Sounds to me like your exhaust pipe is loose on the cylinder head. Start the scooter and move your hand under the pipe. If you feel hot exhaust anywhere besides the end you have a leak.

Aug 31, 2011

Sounds like a tankby: george

I dont think you've done any damage, just full of oil. Does the scooter idle and run properly? Is it mis firing? I would ride it for a while and see if it clears up.

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